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The First Emperor of China

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This historical drama tells the story of Qin Shihuang, who unified China's vast territory and declared himself emperor in 221 B.C. During his reign, he introduced sweeping reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall of China. From the grandiose inner sanctum of Emperor Qin's royal palace, to fierce battles with feudal kings, this film re-creates the glory and the terror of the Qin Dynasty, including footage of Qin's life-sized terra cotta army, constructed 2,200 years ago for his tomb.

DramaHistoryDocumentary
Ancient HistoryChinese EmperorDocudrama3rd Century BcShort FilmAncient ChinaQin Dynasty

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What is The First Emperor of China (1989) about?

This historical drama tells the story of Qin Shihuang, who unified China's vast territory and declared himself emperor in 221 B.C. During his reign, he introduced sweeping reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall of China. From the grandiose inner sanctum of Emperor Qin's royal palace, to fierce battles with feudal kings, this film re-creates the glory and the terror of…

Who stars in The First Emperor of China?

The First Emperor of China stars Christopher Plummer (Self - Narrator (voice)), Bo Guan Jin (Emperor Qin), Wang Guang Hui, Wang Guo Ren (Prime Minister), Ma Kun. The film was directed by Tony Ianzelo.

How long is The First Emperor of China?

The First Emperor of China has a runtime of 40 min and premiered in 1989.

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